This Crime Prevention Bulletin is compiled to inform everyone about the weekly activity throughout the City of Pinole. You will see in the bulletin the city is separated into beats that the patrol officers are assigned to work for each shift. Each beat has a brief description and the crimes that have taken place within so you can see what is happening in your neighborhood.

The Crime Prevention Unit of the Pinole Police Department has
been actively assisting neighborhoods start Neighborhood Watch
Programs. Neighborhood Watch Programs are one of the most effective
ways to keep crime out of your neighborhood. Neighbors working
with the police create an effective crime fighting team. It involves
neighbors getting to know each other, and also training neighbors
to recognize and report suspicious activities to the police.

Officers can’t be everywhere, so citizen involvement is essential to fight crime. Neighbors cooperating with each other and with the police are the best ways to fight crime in the community. Neighborhood Watch members place signs in their windows and signs on their streets warning criminals that there is an active Neighborhood Watch Program in their community. You may have seen the signs already.

If you are interested in learning about starting or joining or a
Neighborhood Watch Program, contact the Pinole Police Department at (510) 724-8950.

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PINOLE POLICE EXPLORER PROGRAM

The City of Pinole Police Department Explorer Post #2704 is looking for qualified individuals for the position of Police Explorer. Explorers are volunteers in the Police Department who receive specialized training from professional instructors. Participating Explorers are involved in City of Pinole event security, traffic control and neighborhood watch programs. Accept the challenge and make a difference in your community today!

Application for Explorers
Click on the above link and complete the application. The application can be returned, in person, to the Pinole Police Department Records Division or faxed to 510-724-9061

Request Explorers at Your Function
Click on the above link, and complete the application, if you would like to have Pinole Police Explorers at your next function. Explorers can participate in city sponsored Event Security, Traffic Control and can provide Safety Awareness Booths. The application can be returned, in person, to the Pinole Police Department Records Division or faxed to 510-724-9061

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ATM USE

Debit and Credit cards are safer than cash.

If someone is loitering near the ATM or it appears unsafe, go to another. Stand so a person cannot see your PIN.

Don't carry your PIN on you or attached to your card.

The Pinole Police Department needs your help to reduce auto burglaries. Cars are burglarized in Pinole every day and people suffer the loss of property and damage to their vehicles. Surprisingly, auto stereos are not the main targets of thieves; they are looking for easily removed items of value. Most cars are parked in the driveway or in front of a home. Do you leave your purse in the car, maybe under the seat, a laptop on the back seat or other valuables in plain view?

AUTO BURGLARY PREVENTION

Don’t YOU become a statistic!

Prevent Theft  Practice TLC

Take out valuables

Lock up

Close doors and Windows

Report Suspicious Activity
Pinole Police Department
(510) 724-1111

BICYCLE SAFETY

ALWAYS wear a helmet. Bicycle helmets can reduce head injuries by 85 percent.

Make sure your helmet is snug and flat atop your head. Click here for pictures showing how a helmet should be worn (show your kids).

Children's helmets include extra padding to ensure a proper fit (you remove padding as the child's head grows).

Make sure your bike is adjusted properly. You should be able to stand over the top tube. Handlebars should be firm and turn easily, wheels straight and secure. Check brakes before riding (hand brake levers should not touch the handlebars).

Wear bright clothing and avoid biking at night. Use reflectors and be aware of traffic, especially when entering an intersection or changing lanes.

Be aware of potential obstacles - don't dart into traffic.

Ride on the right side of the street (in the same direction as traffic). Ride in a straight predictable path.

Children should not ride in the street. Make sure they know to be extra-careful near driveways and intersections (over 70% of car-bicycle accidents occur in these areas).